Kraftwerk Letten, Hydroelectric power station on Limmat River, Zurich, Switzerland.
The Kraftwerk Letten power station spans across the Limmat River, harnessing water flow through eight reaction turbines to generate electrical power for Zurich's grid.
Built between 1876 and 1878, the facility initially supplied drinking water through two independent pipelines before expanding into electrical production in 1893.
The power station represents Switzerland's industrial heritage through its late 19th-century architectural design and engineering methods still visible in its structure.
The facility generates 4 megawatts of renewable energy, providing electricity to approximately 7,000 households in the Zurich metropolitan area.
The Resi pond, constructed in 1882, stores 10,000 cubic meters of water, enabling the plant to manage energy production during varying water conditions.
GPS coordinates: 47.38702,8.53301
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:20
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